Vital

News & commentary about the global health workforce

For Children in South Sudan, Managing HIV and its Treatment Is Complicated

Civil war makes it hard to get health services and medications, especially for kids like Abdu.

In Uganda, One Teen Tackles the Stigma of Violence Against Women

After surviving gender-based violence, she’s using her experience to mentor other girls and end harmful customs in her community.

In Senegal, the Health and Education Sectors Are Teaming Up for Teens

As a result, more young people are getting the health information they need—whether they go to school or not.

In Tanzania, Local Champions Are Key to Preventing HIV in Adults

They're the bridge between their neighbors and the information and services that could help end the country's epidemic.

Four Women behind Tanzania’s Fight to End AIDS

They're working to prevent HIV in two of the country’s hardest-to-reach areas.

School Gardens and Peer Educators Improve Nutrition in Rural Tajikistan

These students are learning about soil management, crop rotation, safe drinking water, and much more.

Why Should Postabortion Care Be Youth-Friendly?

Midwife Tembi Mugore answers four questions about bias, shame, and what it takes to overcome them in health services for young people.